In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian talks with Danny Klein, freshly promoted to VP Editorial Director at WTWH Media's FRH properties. They delve deep into the state of the restaurant industry, discussing everything from the surge of bankruptcies and the challenges of rising costs, to evolving consumer preferences and the impact of technology. Danny shares insights on value perceptions, brand adaptations like those of Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse, and the future roles of QSR, casual dining, and even C-stores. The conversation also explores the intricate balance between maintaining quality service and embracing new tech to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. 00:00 Danny Klein 00:43 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:58 Danny Klein's Role and Responsibilities 01:58 Current Challenges in the Restaurant Industry 03:50 Value Perception in Dining 06:07 Opportunities in the Restaurant Sector 19:08 Technology's Impact on the Restaurant Experience 28:57 Convergence of Restaurants and C-Stores 34:24 Conclusion and How to Follow Danny Klein

In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian talks with Danny Klein, freshly promoted to VP Editorial Director at WTWH Media's FRH properties. They delve deep into the state of the restaurant industry, discussing everything from the surge of bankruptcies and the challenges of rising costs, to evolving consumer preferences and the impact of technology. Danny shares insights on value perceptions, brand adaptations like those of Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse, and the future roles of QSR, casual dining, and even C-stores. The conversation also explores the intricate balance between maintaining quality service and embracing new tech to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. 00:00 Danny Klein 00:43 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:58 Danny Klein's Role and Responsibilities 01:58 Current Challenges in the Restaurant Industry 03:50 Value Perception in Dining 06:07 Opportunities in the Restaurant Sector 19:08 Technology's Impact on the Restaurant Experience 28:57 Convergence of Restaurants and C-Stores 34:24 Conclusion and How to Follow Danny Klein

In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian talks with Danny Klein, freshly promoted to VP Editorial Director at WTWH Media's FRH properties. They delve deep into the state of the restaurant industry, discussing everything from the surge of bankruptcies and the challenges of rising costs, to evolving consumer preferences and the impact of technology. Danny shares insights on value perceptions, brand adaptations like those of Chili’s and Texas Roadhouse, and the future roles of QSR, casual dining, and even C-stores. The conversation also explores the intricate balance between maintaining quality service and embracing new tech to optimize operations and enhance customer experiences. 00:00 Danny Klein 00:43 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:58 Danny Klein's Role and Responsibilities 01:58 Current Challenges in the Restaurant Industry 03:50 Value Perception in Dining 06:07 Opportunities in the Restaurant Sector 19:08 Technology's Impact on the Restaurant Experience 28:57 Convergence of Restaurants and C-Stores 34:24 Conclusion and How to Follow Danny Klein

Navigating the Future of the Restaurant Industry with Danny Klein

Restaurant Technology Podcasters... Drawing from years of combined experience in restaurant technology, implementation, and marketing, The Restaurant Technology Guys are here to help you run your business better. Check them out www.restauranttechnologyguys.com Jeremy literally grew up in the Restaurant Technology Industry. His family is the founders of Custom Business Solutions, Inc. and Jeremy’s early school vacations were spent soldering components for restaurant customers. Twenty-plus years later and Jeremy is COO for CBS, in charge of the implementation of technology systems for CBS customers. It’s fair to say that Jeremy is very much in touch with the challenges and issues facing restaurant operators in the area of technology systems. Outside of CBS, Jeremy and his wife Michelle are the busy parents of two boys and two girls. The family’s youngest son was adopted from Uganda. Four kids, youth sports, church and many other activities mean non-stop action at the Julian household. Jeremy is a big fan of baseball and soccer. When not cheering on the kids in sports Jeremy enjoys cooking and watching Food Network.

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Restaurant Technology Podcasters... Drawing from years of combined experience in restaurant technology, implementation, and marketing, The Restaurant Technology Guys are here to help you run your business better. Check them out www.restauranttechnologyguys.com Jeremy literally grew up in the Restaurant Technology Industry. His family is the founders of Custom Business Solutions, Inc. and Jeremy’s early school vacations were spent soldering components for restaurant customers. Twenty-plus years later and Jeremy is COO for CBS, in charge of the implementation of technology systems for CBS customers. It’s fair to say that Jeremy is very much in touch with the challenges and issues facing restaurant operators in the area of technology systems. Outside of CBS, Jeremy and his wife Michelle are the busy parents of two boys and two girls. The family’s youngest son was adopted from Uganda. Four kids, youth sports, church and many other activities mean non-stop action at the Julian household. Jeremy is a big fan of baseball and soccer. When not cheering on the kids in sports Jeremy enjoys cooking and watching Food Network.

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